fling

²fling

noun

Definition of FLING

1

: an act or instance of flinging

2

a : a casual try or involvement b : a casual or brief love affair

3

: a period devoted to self-indulgence

Examples of FLING

1. She had a fling with her boss.
2. They had time for one last fling before going back to school.

First Known Use of FLING

1556

Related to FLING

Synonyms: binge, frisk, frolic, gambol, idyll (also idyl), lark, ploy, revel, rollick, romp, spree

Related Words: caper, escapade, prank; bender, brannigan, bum, bust, carouse, souse, splore [Scottish], toot; antic, monkeyshine(s), shenanigan(s); field day; festivity, merriment, merrymaking; enjoyment, indulgence, pleasure, self-indulgence; amusement, diversion, entertainment, recreation

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